Belunki
Village in Maharashtra
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Belunki is a small village near Khadakewada in Kagal tehsil, Kolhapur district, Maharashtra, India. The population is around 600.[1] It is situated on banks of the river Chikotra.
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  Belunki Location in Maharashtra, India  Belunki Belunki (India) | |
| Coordinates: 16.420268°N 74.323802°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Kolhapur district |
| Elevation | 600 m (2,000 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
History
The village was established by two brothers, Sakhoji and Sultanji Patil, who obtained 85 acres of land from the British Raj. Over time they attracted residents and formed a village. Most of the villagers are farmers.
Facilities
The Balu Mama temple is newly constructed on the same site where there used to be a Maruti temple. There is one primary school for the first two grades.